City of Marion, Iowa Government

09/15/2026

Our first responders don't just protect Marion - they show the next generation what's possible. If you're ready for a career with real impact, join our team!

Marion Police Department and Marion Fire Department are NOW HIRING! Apply today at www.cityofmarion.org/employment

09/14/2026

We had ourselves a time at the Fall into Marion Parade on Saturday! Special thanks to Farmers State Bank for sponsoring.

09/14/2026

Catch up on what you might have missed in the latest IN FOCUS update from City Manager Ryan Waller: https://www.cityofmarion.org/Home/Components/News/News/8771/17

Visit www.cityofmarion.org/text to sign up to receive it directly in your inbox.

09/11/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Mental health is a community concern and during last week's City Council meeting, a proclamation was issued to bring awareness and promote hope, connection and community support.

In Marion, the Police Department partners with Foundation 2 to connect those in need with resources and support. The department employs a mental health liaison as part of this partnership, and a crisis canine recently joined the department. Last year, the City also added 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline decals to 18 vehicles across the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments.

Together, we can build a compassionate community where everyone knows they matter.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline - available 24/7, free and confidential.

09/10/2026

Today is the last day to be part of the Fall 2026 Planting Forward effort. The City of Marion and Monarch Research are providing residents and landowners with up to three free 3-gallon trees to plant in the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Trees will be distributed in October.

Register TODAY at www.cityofmarion.org/plantingforward

The City of Marion and Monarch Research are providing residents and landowners with up to three free 3-gallon trees to plant in the right-of-way adjacent to their property.

Program registration is open and will remain open through Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Find the link to register and all the particulars at www.cityofmarion.org/plantingforward

09/09/2026

Here's the latest status update re: CeMar Trail construction. All bridge work is completed. Last week crews continued work on the retaining wall near Hwy 100. In the coming weeks, trail paving will be completed.

‼️The public is reminded that the entire work area remains closed and is not open for public use. Please do not enter the construction
area until the trail is officially opened. Your cooperation helps keep the project on schedule.

09/08/2026

A project borne out of a partnership with students enrolled in last year’s Linn-Mar Community Schools Venture Academics program is moving from concept to reality.

The City of Marion is launching a new volunteer-matching service to assist vulnerable residents in finding the help they need to accomplish tasks such as shoveling, raking or mowing.

United Way of East Central Iowa’s VolunteerNow portal will connect volunteers with those in need of assistance.

Learn more at www.cityofmarion.org/MissionMarion

09/04/2026

And another set of construction cones has been removed! The Marion Boulevard Bridge Approach and Deck Repair Project (near Thomas Park) is now complete and the traffic signal at 1st Street has returned to operation. Thank you for your patience as this work was completed.